Climate Change

The Amazon rainforest, which covers over 60% of Brazil, plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change. Its trees absorb large quantities of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide. It helps to regulate global temperatures. However, the rapid deforestation and degradation of the Amazon due to illegal logging, mining, and agriculture practices, have contributed significantly to …

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According to the latest research about the world’s most climate-vulnerable places, 16 of the 20 places in the world that are most vulnerable to climate change are located in China. Also, some of the world’s most significant manufacturing centers are at risk from increasing water levels and harsh weather. In order to determine the potential …

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China’s regions got information to prepare for more extreme weather this year after last summer’s record-breaking heat and protracted drought severely affected the nation’s power grid and crop harvests. At a briefing on Monday, Song Shanyun, a spokesman for the China Meteorological Administration, stated that the southern regions of China should prepare for more persistent …

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Climate change is impacting the world significantly, and New York City is no exception. The city is on the verge of setting a no-snow record, with winter seasons passing without any significant snowfall. The Big Apple has gone so far 320 consecutive days without snow, according to the National Weather Service. In a few more …

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The source of natural disasters, according to U.S. President Joe Biden, is climate change which has produced global warming. After three weeks of deadly atmospheric river storms caused California, a state long plagued by drought and wildfires, to experience floods and mudslides, he visited some parts of California. Biden remarked at Seacliff State Beach on …

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While difficult to secure and not included in the current negotiations, Zambia received a “debt-for-nature swap” proposal. It is a part of its $13 billion restructuring discussions. This plan might create an environmentally favorable precedent for other debt crises if included. Zambia has become a test case for the G20-led “Common Framework” restructuring vehicle introduced …

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According to projections released this week by research organization Rhodium, greenhouse gas emissions rose slightly from the previous year in 2022 by 1.3%. It still keeps the U.S. just 15.5% below 2005 levels and off track to reach its global commitment to decrease emissions 50-52% by 2030. The group’s early projections show that emissions will …

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According to scientists from the European Union, 2022 was the second-warmest year on record for Europe as a result of record-breaking weather extremes brought on by climate change that reduced food yields, dried out rivers, and resulted in thousands of fatalities. By a narrow margin, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), 2022 …

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Antonio Guterres, secretary general of the United Nations, called on Monday on wealthy countries to provide sufficient assistance to low-income countries that are susceptible to climate change-caused disasters. Guterres stated that there is a biased international financial system to benefit wealthier countries. Thus, according to Guterres, it should undergo modifications to provide a fairer distribution …

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